A Canadian man has admitted in court that he helped people take their own lives by selling toxic chemicals online. Kenneth Law, a 60-year-old former chef from Ontario, pleaded guilty to 14 charges of aiding suicide in a Canadian court on Friday. Law was accused of selling dangerous substances through websites and online suicide forums. Investigators said he sent around 1,200 packages to people in nearly 40 countries. About one quarter of the packages were reportedly sent to the United Kingdom. As part of a deal with prosecutors, more serious murder charges against him were dropped. However, the court will still consider the large number of deaths linked to his products when deciding his punishment. The case has shocked many people around the world because authorities believe dozens of deaths may be connected to the substances Law sold online. Families of victims in both Canada and the UK say the tragedy could have been prevented earlier. One of the victims was 19-year-old Ashtyn Prosser-Blake from Ontario, Canada. His mother, Kim Prosser, spoke emotionally about losing her son. She described him as a kind and gentle young man who always stood up for others. According to his mother, his mental health became worse after the Covid-19 pandemic. He later died by suicide in March 2023. Kim Prosser said that even though Law is going to prison, it does not reduce the pain of losing her son. She explained that nothing can truly heal the grief of a parent who has lost a child. In the United Kingdom, another victim linked to the case was 22-year-old Thomas Parfett. His father, David Parfett, remembered him as a cheerful person who loved football and enjoyed life. Thomas reportedly bought the toxic substance online for around £50. His body was later found in a hotel room in Surrey in 2021. David Parfett said he was glad Law admitted guilt, but he was disappointed that the suspect would not face trial in the UK. He believes British authorities should have brought charges connected to the deaths of UK victims. Families in Britain are also demanding a public inquiry into the case. They want governments and law enforcement agencies to better understand how dangerous chemicals could be sold online so easily. Many believe stronger internet monitoring and quicker action by authorities could prevent future deaths. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) in the UK explained why Law would not be charged there. Prosecutors said they agreed with the Canadian plea deal because it was the fastest and most effective way to achieve justice. They added that trying to extradite Law to Britain could have taken many years and may not have succeeded. Investigators say Law used multiple websites to secretly sell the toxic substances. Reports also claim he communicated directly with vulnerable people online and even explained how the chemicals could be used to ensure death. The investigation became international because packages were sent to many countries. Police agencies from Canada, the UK, the United States, Italy, and several other nations worked together on the case. Law was arrested in May 2023 after a major global investigation. His arrest came shortly after a newspaper investigation exposed his activities. A journalist pretending to be a customer reportedly contacted Law and discovered he was openly selling the dangerous substances online. Under Canadian law, helping or encouraging suicide is a serious crime and can lead to up to 14 years in prison. The court will decide Law’s sentence at a later date. The case has started wider discussions about mental health support, online safety, and how vulnerable people can be protected on the internet. Families of victims hope the tragedy will lead to stronger laws and better support systems for people struggling with mental health problems. Experts say the internet can sometimes expose vulnerable individuals to dangerous communities or harmful information. Mental health charities continue to encourage people who are struggling emotionally to seek help from professionals, friends, or support organisations instead of suffering alone. For many families, the guilty plea is only one step in a painful journey. While they hope justice is served, they say nothing can replace the loved ones they lost.